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Illinois State University is a great school. So far, I haven't had a teacher who didn't offer their help. The campus life is ...

What is your overall opinion of this school?

Illinois State University is a great school. So far, I haven't had a teacher who didn't offer their help. The campus life is great and mostly everyone is super nice. There is a crowd a friends for everyone, so if you are coming here alone don't be afraid you'll find your group of people!

Overall, I believe Illinois State University is a fairly good school. The academics here are pretty good and most of the prof...

What is your overall opinion of this school?

Overall, I believe Illinois State University is a fairly good school. The academics here are pretty good and most of the professors try to make the classes as enjoyable as they can. Most professors have open office hours for you to drop by in case of any questions or issues. The food could be better, but I'm sure that's how it is at most colleges! There's a few things to do on or around campus as well as a small mall nearby. It kind of sucks but it beats WIU who doesn't have a mall at all. You don't necessarily need a car your first year because of the fact that they have a free bus system for students that basically goes all around Bloomington-Normal. There's a few parties on weekends if you're into the nightlife scene. The Bone also has parties occasionally.

I love every moment I am on campus. I could not have picked a more perfect campus for myself. The academics are stellar and t...

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I love every moment I am on campus. I could not have picked a more perfect campus for myself. The academics are stellar and the extracurricular's are truly broad as there is something for everyone. The only downside really is the lack of good campus dining and there are not a lot of quality restaurants near the campus.

I am loving going to college here. Any college will have its downsides, and Illinois State University certainly does, but I c...

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I am loving going to college here. Any college will have its downsides, and Illinois State University certainly does, but I couldn't see myself at any other school. Many of the students at ISU are from the Chicago-land area, so if you are not, be prepared.

Illinois State University is one of the best university's out there because they provide the students with a healthy learning...

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Illinois State University is one of the best university's out there because they provide the students with a healthy learning atmosphere. The love for the school is showcase in the students and teachers. The campus is highly safe. The RedBird teacher want to see their students excel.

ISU is a small town that has a central downtown. It is small yet makes you feel that you are at a larger school. There is ple...

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ISU is a small town that has a central downtown. It is small yet makes you feel that you are at a larger school. There is plenty of support and friends at every turn. There are tons of university sponsored activities that are free and fun. I wouldn't go anywhere else

This school is a place to gain an excellent education while also making great friendships. The professors here are eager to t...

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This school is a place to gain an excellent education while also making great friendships. The professors here are eager to teach the students and provide time outside of class to get to know their students better. I feel safe on campus and the food is also great.

It is a welcoming atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their highest potential. Illinois State University is a plac...

What is your overall opinion of this school?

It is a welcoming atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their highest potential. Illinois State University is a place that always offers a helping to students that are having difficulty with their schedule or everyday life circumstances. The food and dining halls are pretty average overall. Some courses are challenging, but professors are very kind and make time to help if you are struggling with the work. There are many tutors also available to give you another helping hand. The campus is relatively safe and we receive alerts through our ISU e-mails. Depending on the danger, the campus can go into lock-down, which makes me feels safe. My only problem is transportation. There are three buses at 7am- 1:15pm that goes around campus, but only one bus from 1:15pm - 8pm. This causes overcrowding and some students are unable to get onto the bus. Overall, highly recommend students to look into or attend Illinois State University as their future college.

What is your overall opinion of this school?

It is a welcoming atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their highest potential. Illinois State University is a place that always offers a helping to students that are having difficulty with their schedule or everyday life circumstances. The food and dining halls are pretty average overall. Some courses are challenging, but professors are very kind and make time to help if you are struggling with the work. There are many tutors also available to give you another helping hand. The campus is relatively safe and we receive alerts through our ISU e-mails. Depending on the danger, the campus can go into lock-down, which makes me feels safe. My only problem is transportation. There are three buses at 7am- 1:15pm that goes around campus, but only one bus from 1:15pm - 8pm. This causes overcrowding and some students are unable to get onto the bus. Overall, highly recommend students to look into or attend Illinois State University as their future college.

I feel Illinois State University is a good fit for my educational goals because of the opportunities for undergraduate resear...

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I feel Illinois State University is a good fit for my educational goals because of the opportunities for undergraduate research and the experiential learning opportunities that are provided. What intrigues me the the most about Illinois State is how the field requires you to apply the knowledge of psychology to real life situations. Additionally, I feel that the culture of the campus is very student-centric and warm. This is important to me as a first-generation college student coming from a small town. I have had several opportunities to visit campus with the Federal TRIO Program that I am currently involved in and knew ISU was a perfect fit.

It is honestly a great school with a lot of emphasis on education. I feel that you don't meet a ton of people though unless y...

What is your overall opinion of this school?

It is honestly a great school with a lot of emphasis on education. I feel that you don't meet a ton of people though unless you're in a sorority so I wish that was different. The food is not great but it isn't awful. The dorms are decent, wish there was a dining center at all residence halls though.

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